India Faces West Indies in T20I Series Decider at Chinnaswamy

India hosts the West Indies on October 17, 2026, at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium for the fifth and deciding T20I, with the series currently tied at 2-2. This marks the ninth T20I for India at the Bengaluru venue, where they hold a record of four wins, three losses, and one no-result.

India has batted first in all eight previous T20I matches at this ground, winning all four instances where they set a target. The venue has a history of high-stakes finishes, including a dramatic double Super Over victory against Afghanistan in 2024 and narrow wins against Bangladesh and Australia.

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